The prodigal Elan returns

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The prodigal Elan returns

Postby Andy C » Thu 16.07.2015, 11:02

Someone told me once "you should never sell a Lotus" ... wiser words have never been spoken.

Seven years after a reluctant sale, S2 #296 - my first Lotus - has finally returned home! .. I'm excited :-D
It will make an excellent stablemate to my Exige "The Wasp" until it receives a full mechanical inspection and service, a new cam belt and a good clean. It will then re-locate to my partners house in Melbourne, Victoria .. we'll have a nice Lotus to drive on the weekends no matter what state we are in :drunk:

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The previous owner has looked after it well .. thanks Brian.

Welcome home 296 ... it's great to have you back were you belong.
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Re: The prodigal Elan returns

Postby GeoffSmith » Thu 16.07.2015, 11:07

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Re: The prodigal Elan returns

Postby theelanman » Thu 16.07.2015, 11:28

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Re: The prodigal Elan returns

Postby Dave Eds » Thu 16.07.2015, 11:39

Andy C wrote:Someone told me once "you should never sell a Lotus" ...


He told me that too :shock:




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Re: The prodigal Elan returns

Postby Kier » Thu 16.07.2015, 11:56

Dave Eds wrote:
Andy C wrote:Someone told me once "you should never sell a Lotus" ...


He told me that too :shock:




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Welcome back and keep collecting :D


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Re: The prodigal Elan returns

Postby GeoffSmith » Thu 16.07.2015, 12:00

Kier wrote:Tight parking there Dave :lol:

You tell him Pluto. :twisted:
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Re: The prodigal Elan returns

Postby Kier » Thu 16.07.2015, 12:03

GeoffSmith wrote:You tell him Pluto. :twisted:

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Re: The prodigal Elan returns

Postby Jamie N » Thu 16.07.2015, 12:21

Looks super clean and tidy Andy. The Exige is identical to the one i had, funny thing is the Guy that bought it shipped it out to Australia for re-sale, could it be? :D .
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Re: The prodigal Elan returns

Postby Andy C » Thu 16.07.2015, 12:42

Jamie N wrote:Looks super clean and tidy Andy. The Exige is identical to the one i had, funny thing is the Guy that bought it shipped it out to Australia for re-sale, could it be? :D .


This one was sold new in Australia .. came out on the ship with 294 & 295 .. which are both owned my other members of the Lotus Club. We had all three together at a National meet a few years ago

Not many Medina Green's out here .. I have actually never seen another one
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Re: The prodigal Elan returns

Postby Gazza » Thu 16.07.2015, 14:52

Think Jamie was talking about your Exige
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Re: The prodigal Elan returns

Postby HJ2 » Thu 16.07.2015, 17:20

So... the question is: Is it better or worse since you left it?
Must be a strange feeling, stepping into the drivers seat again!
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Re: The prodigal Elan returns

Postby Scott J » Thu 16.07.2015, 17:49

Yes, Jamies Exige ?

as for never selling a Lotus I always fancied me Excel SE back but the buyer blew the engine then scrapped it for spares, sad day.
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Re: The prodigal Elan returns

Postby Andy C » Thu 16.07.2015, 23:00

Gazza wrote:Think Jamie was talking about your Exige

Doh .. he was too .. must learn to read before posting :roll:

Exige was also a local delivered vehicle .. I purchased it from the original owner about 3 years ago with 13,000 km's on the clock (about 8,000 miles) .. it's just ticked over 35,000 km's. Awesome car, I love it. It is one of the last NA's imported into Aust .. after 2005 they were all supercharged. It is currently leading in class in the State Supersprint Championships.

So... the question is: Is it better or worse since you left it?
Must be a strange feeling, stepping into the drivers seat again!


I only picked it up last night and drove about 15km's home in the rain. It hasn't had a timing belt change for 8 years, so don't really want to drive it more until that has been done. The previous owner (who was the guy I sold it to) has only done 20,000 km's (about 12,000 miles), so it hasn't had a lot of use. Only real thing I noticed it that it needs a really, really, REALLY good clean.

It certainly feels "different" after the driving the Exige. The steering is heavier, the brakes don't really inspire confidence and the gear shift is nowhere near as crisp, however it certainly is easier to get in and out of... and I can fit stuff in the boot!
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Re: The prodigal Elan returns

Postby Doug » Tue 21.07.2015, 08:44

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still waiting for Stripey....(sigh)
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